September 2020

How treating AFib with catheter ablation affects patients with heart failure ()
5 ways to help keep patients safe this fall as the pandemic continues ()
Chemotherapy could be damaging children’s heart cells, leading to problems later in life ()
Outcomes are grim when COVID-19 patients receive CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest ()
Women receive less aggressive care, and are more likely to die, after heart attack-related cardiogenic shock ()
New study highlights the benefits of treating aortic stenosis, CAD with TAVR instead of surgery ()
Happy World Heart Day! Industry leaders use holiday to emphasize the importance of cardiovascular health ()
Bonus benefits: Type 2 diabetes medications can also combat heart and kidney disease ()
How to send more low-risk STEMI patients home early after PCI ()
Hydroxychloroquine ‘seems to be safe’ for COVID-19 patients, report researchers focused on arrhythmic safety ()
Cardiovascular disease is down among the wealthy—but what about everyone else? ()
Radiologists confirm link between COVID-19 and thromboembolism, urge colleagues to ‘raise concern’ when necessary ()
Could a blood test for stroke become a reality? ()
Florida cardiologist says he was fired for criticizing the hospital—they say it’s because of inappropriate comments ()
Up close and personal: Detailed cellular map of the heart offers ‘a goldmine of information’ ()
Skip the aspirin? New study suggests prasugrel alone a safe option for CAD patients after PCI ()
FDA data link hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to severe cardiovascular side effects ()
A return to normalcy: Resuming sexual activity soon after a heart attack boosts survival ()
Surgeons revive donor heart after death, complete successful transplant ()
Novant Health Brings Cardiology into Agfa HealthCare's Enterprise Imaging ()
FDA launches new center of excellence to develop, fine-tune digital health solutions ()
TAVR outcomes after 1 year much worse for patients with valvular AFib ()
Researchers develop new algorithm for predicting CIED infections ()
American College of Cardiology comments on use of cardiac imaging to detect COVID-related heart damage ()
Repeat heart attacks are down in the United States, especially among women ()
‘A tremendous loss’: Beloved cardiologist James T. Willerson dies at 81 ()
Bicuspid aortic valve repair leads to 'excellent' long-term outcomes ()
Stroke patients with COVID-19 experience more severe symptoms, a much higher mortality rate ()
Statin use prior to hospital admission benefits COVID-19 patients ()
Telmisartan fails to limit growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms ()
Smoking associated with fatal bleeding in the brain ()
Cardiologist apologizes for blaming attack on Black Lives Matter activists after video shows what really happened ()
Campaigning for Care: CV Societies Step in to Reassure Patients ()
When Fear Goes Viral - What to Say to a Frightened Patient ()
Transporting cardiac arrest patients to the hospital too early could be a fatal mistake ()
CV Teams Say They Ready to Defeat 'the Beast' ()
Protecting Your Front Line: Care for Caregivers ()
Is AI the Key to Getting a Handle on Data? ()
4 Innovations Cardiology Wants Now: It's (Almost) All About Data ()
Yes, Telehealth Will Increase, But Wearables Are Grabbing the Spotlight ()
Rebounding & Rebooting: Tips & Tactics for Cardiology Practices ()
Patient outcomes stay the same when heart transplants are from severely obese donors ()
Not so fast: Specialists warn against cardiac imaging for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients ()
The unlikely relationship between TAVR and chronic kidney disease ()
FDA fast-tracks empagliflozin for improving patient outcomes following a heart attack ()
Why a seafood-based Mediterranean diet, plus intermittent fasting, is ‘ideal’ for heart health ()
Fitbit gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AFib detection app ()
Blood thinners and COVID-19: Researchers from 100-plus sites join forces for new clinical trials ()
A ‘convergence of calamities’: How U.S. wildfires could affect COVID-19 patients, testing facilities ()
Cardiac imaging helps ID heart damage in athletes who have recovered from COVID-19 ()
IVL for calcified lesions: Where the technology stands now and where it's headed ()
A big update: COVID-19 patients with hypotension may need to stop taking blood pressure medications ()
New discovery could make stem cells much more effective at repairing heart damage ()
Why COVID-19 is, in fact, a microvascular disease—and what that means for clinicians ()
Total spending on statins, other LDL-C-lowering therapies drops 46% despite uptick in utilization ()
Pediatric cardiologists detail experience treating early MIS-C patient ()
Expert panel recommends coronary CTA as first choice when evaluating for stable CAD ()
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Medtronic TTVR system, approves early feasibility study ()
A warning: Overuse of coronary CTA can lead to unnecessary procedures, radiation exposure ()
New-look catheter system shows potential to boost cardiac care ()
Long-term heart damage from COVID-19 may ‘improve with time,’ new study suggests ()
Endocarditis after TAVR: Increasingly rare, but incredibly fatal ()
Penn State doctor clarifies surprising comments about myocarditis and COVID-19 ()
Stress CMR imaging a safe, valuable option when treating HFrEF patients ()
New prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine jumped 6,500% during pandemic, CDC reports ()
At-home blood pressure monitoring could improve outcomes, cut costs ()
Why some heart attack patients are at a greater risk of post-discharge heart failure ()
Cardiologist salaries, productivity continue to climb ()
New discovery might explain why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients ()
American College of Cardiology pushes back ACC.21 due to COVID-related uncertainty ()
Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability linked to cognitive decline, dementia ()
3D-printed heart valve models have the feel and look of the real thing ()
A winning strategy for blood transfusions among anemic heart attack patients ()
Confirmed: Key heart medications safe to use for COVID-19 patients ()